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Molecular Distance Geometry Problem

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Encyclopedia of Optimization

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Introduction

ABBIE Algorithm

Global Continuation Algorithm

D.C. Optimization Algorithms

Geometric Build-up Algorithm

BP Algorithm

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

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The authors would like to thank CNPq, FAPESP and FAPERJ for their financial support.

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  1. State University of Campinas (IMECC-UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil

    Carlile Lavor

  2. École Polytechnique, LIX, Palaiseau, France

    Leo Liberti

  3. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPE-UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Nelson Maculan

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    Christodoulos A. Floudas

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    Panos M. Pardalos

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Lavor, C., Liberti, L., Maculan, N. (2008). Molecular Distance Geometry Problem . In: Floudas, C., Pardalos, P. (eds) Encyclopedia of Optimization. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74759-0_400

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